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Pre-purchase roof survey in Crookham, West Berkshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Crookham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
Pre-purchase roof survey in Crookham
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. We are frequently asked to look into gutters choked with leaves and moss and standing water on a flat extension roof, across lead flashings and valleys, chimney stacks and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Somewhere as small as Crookham, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Crookham (RG7, RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
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What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. We check outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof.
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.
What happens if roof problems are left?
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, and it will not look closely at the roof. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer. For an older or listed building in a place like Crookham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Let us know your timetable
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Crookham questions
Is my home in Crookham listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Crookham?
Yes, Crookham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Crookham as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How long does the survey visit take?
On site, it normally takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. On timing, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Crookham can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Crookham
The fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles do. Good slate can last well over a century, but corroded nails let slates slip. It is a frequent finding on older houses.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Landlords with a home close to Thatcham station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Crookham
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 5 miles north-west lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Crookham has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Crookham is about 3 miles south-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Crookham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Crookham is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the RG7 and RG19 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Crookham Common Road and Hyde End Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Crookham include Hyde End (1 mile south-east), Goose Hill (1 mile south-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-west), Ashford Hill (2 miles south-east) and Plastow Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Near you in Crookham
We work in homes and buildings around Kennet School and The Travellers Friend pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Thatcham station, about 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.7 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Crookham includes Thatcham Reed Beds.